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Robert O'Keefe

Robert O'Keefe

Paralegal

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  • About me

    Experienced business advisor, legal leader.

  • Education

    • Boston Latin School

      1986 - 1992
      High School

    • American University

      1992 - 1996
      Bachelor's Degree Political Science

      Activities and Societies: Rugby University Honors Program, Graduated cum laude

    • Boston College Law School

      1999 - 2002
      Juris Doctor (J.D.)

      Activities and Societies: President and Editor, Intellectual Property and Technology Forum Graduated cum laude, in top 20% of class.

  • Experience

    • Danziger & Mak; Foley Hoag

      May 1996 - May 2001
      Paralegal

    • Vetter & White

      Jan 2002 - Jan 2004
      Associate

    • Peabody & Arnold LLP

      Jan 2004 - Jan 2006
      Associate

    • Duffy Sweeney & Scott

      Jan 2006 - Jan 2007
      Associate

    • Mercury Computer Systems

      Jan 2007 - Jan 2009
      Contract Attorney

      One of two lawyers in the first in-house legal department during a dramatic transition, providing general legal support for software licensing, HR, trademarks, corporate governance and "other duties as assigned." Apart from supporting ongoing commercial operations, I advised on the development of new SaaS and open source products and supported the divestment of five software and service business units within 18 months.

    • Robert J. O'Keefe, Attorney at Law

      Jun 2009 - now
      Pro Bono Legal Assistance

      Developed solo practice through established relationships with a spun-off software business (Visualization Sciences Group), other former colleagues and friends & family. Handled everything from business-critical software agreements to small business formation. Continue to provide pro bono legal assistance to a small non-profit organizations.

    • Counsel On Call, Electric Insurance

      Jan 2010 - Jan 2010
      Contract Attorney

      Temporary document review attorney for major government investigation and complex environmental litigation matters. Co-leader of special review project supervising eight attorneys that was completed ahead of schedule. Selected to review work of other attorneys.

    • OSRAM SYLVANIA

      Dec 2010 - now
      Senior Counsel

      Senior attorney for ams-OSRAM Group in the Americas. Primary legal advisor for the Semiconductor and Entertainment & Industrial Lighting business units, with country responsibility for Canada. Support tax and finance functions. Supporting the full business lifecycle from development to sales to business transitions. Regional M&A support. Subject matter expert for technology licensing, data security, privacy, and government contract matters. Specializing in "other duties as assigned" and "IDK, send it to Legal." Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US)

      International Association of Privacy Professionals
      Oct 2009

    • Admission to Massachusetts Bar

      Massachusetts Board of Bar Overseers
      Dec 2002

    • Notary Public

      Commonwealth of Massachusetts
      Feb 2010

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Pro bono legal services.

      Issued by Fertility Within Reach
      Fertility Within ReachAssociated with Robert O'Keefe

    • Volunteer judge for student legal practice competitions.

      Issued by Boston College Law School
      Boston College Law SchoolAssociated with Robert O'Keefe